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Agriculture: Inheritance Tax

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 6 January 2025UIN 19115

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of her policies on (a) agricultural and (b) business property relief on ancient woodlands.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues, and Cabinet discussions are considered confidential.

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